Police have found the body of a woman was reported missing on Feb. 28 in her car, which was towed away as an abandoned vehicle.

According to WCSC, Kelly Kenney, 23, was last seen at the Recovery Room Tavern on King Street in downtown Charleston, but her cellphone last pinged off Highway 17 near Shem Creek.

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Kenney's Subaru Impreza was found Friday at an apartment complex on Stall Road, Hanahan Deputy police Chief Michael Fowler said. Fowler said the car was towed as an abandoned car.

Fowler said the apartment complex manager later saw the news about Kenney's disappearance, recognized the license tag, “SQRRLS,” and told police where the car had been towed.

Police got a warrant to search the car and found Kenney on Monday dead in the back seat, Fowler said.

According to WCSC, The State Law Enforcement Division was called to investigate the death, which is typical procedure in a case involving multiple jurisdictions.

Fowler said an autopsy was being performed Tuesday to determine Kenney’s cause of death.

Lori Kenney, Kelly's mother posted on her Facebook page: "With profound sadness and grief, I want to let everyone know that my beautiful girl is no longer with us. Kelly was and always will be my daughter. She was and always will be a sister. She was and always will be a granddaughter. She was and always will be a loyal friend. Kelly lit up a room when she entered and left it hollow as she left. And the moments in between were filled with laughter, love, and that unforgettable smile. My darling girl I will miss you with each breath I take and I will love you every day until I see you again."